Asbury Park staying positive

12:08 AM,
Nov. 18, 2012

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"The Jewel of the Jersey Shore" is keeping its head held high, despite some of its most recognizable landmarks and attractions damaged from superstorm Sandy, city officials explained in a news release Saturday.

"There is a both an enormous strength within the community and an unparalleled attachment throughout the world for Asbury Park," said Mayor Ed Johnson in the release. "Everyone has their own Asbury story, whether it's from their childhood or from just this past summer."

Madison Marqutte, Asbury Park Boardwalk redeveloper, and waterfront business owners have been assessing the ...